Low cost cladding options New Zealand
The Alcoa building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was one of the first very large buildings to utilize modern rain screen cladding. The 30-story building was built with large baffled aluminum panels. The baffling provided resistance to penetration from water and the ventilation to dry and water moisture was provided in the airspace between the cladding and the main wall. The most commonly used materials for cladding are steel and aluminum although these tend to be favored by the commercial and industrial markets due to their clean finish. Classic cladding materials for houses include slate and timber which help to create a rustic finish. Stone-effect cladding and genuine stone cladding create a natural effect on any home and can offer unlimited design opportunities, although stone effect cladding is usually cheaper than the real thing. UPVC cladding weatherboards are ideal for new homes and renovations and they are available in all kinds of finishes and colors. james hardie Qual...